LIONEL RICHIE LAUNCHES 2025 UK TOUR WITH SOLD OUT SHOW IN BELFAST

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Music Icon Delivers Timeless Hits and High-Energy Performance on Opening Night of “Say Hello to the Hits” Tour

Global music legend Lionel Richie kicked off his highly anticipated 2025 UK and European tour with a sold-out performance at SSE Arena Belfast on Saturday. The “Say Hello to the Hits” tour marks Richie’s first major arena tour in the UK and Europe in nearly a decade - and fans were treated to a night of iconic songs, electrifying energy, and unforgettable moments..

A Night to Remember: Lionel Richie in Belfast

From the moment Richie took the stage, the crowd erupted. Backed by a world-class band and dazzling visuals, Richie opened with classics like Hello and powered through a setlist that included Dancing on the Ceiling, Endless Love, Easy, and All Night Long.

Fans sang every word, danced in the aisles, and experienced firsthand why Lionel Richie live in concert remains a must-see musical event.

“It’s so great to be back in the UK,” Richie told the crowd. “It reminded me why I love performing here so much. Starting the tour like this is all I could have asked for. If Belfast is anything to go by, I can’t wait to visit all the other great cities on this tour. We’re in for a great time!”

Say Hello to the Hits: 2025 Tour Dates & Cities

Following the Belfast opener, Lionel Richie’s UK tour dates include stops in Glasgow, London, Sheffield, Birmingham and Manchester.

Click here for tour dates.

From there, the European leg begins, with a total of 20 shows across the continent, wrapping up with a grand finale at Wizink Centre, Madrid on August 2nd.

Setlist: Every Song Fans Heard in Belfast

Lionel Richie performed a carefully curated mix of fan favourites, ballads, and dance hits. Here’s the full Say Hello to the Hits 2025 setlist from Belfast:

1. Overture

2. Hello

3. Running With The Night

4. Easy / My Love

5. Penny Lover

6. Sela

7. Stuck On You

8. Sail On

9. You Are

10. Brick House

11. Three Times A Lady

12. Fancy Dancer

13. Sweet Love

14. Lady You Bring Me Up

15. Truly

16. Endless Love

17. Destiny

18. Dancing On The Ceiling

19. Still

20. Say You, Say Me

21. We Are The World

22. All Night Long

Why Fans Shouldn’t Miss the Lionel Richie 2025 Tour

This tour is more than just a concert - it’s a celebration of Richie’s legendary career. With his signature charm, soulful vocals, and genuine connection with fans, Lionel Richie continues to prove why he’s one of the greatest live performers of all time.

Whether you’ve loved him since the Commodores or are discovering him for the first time, Lionel Richie’s 2025 tour promises music, emotion, nostalgia, and joy.

Experience the Magic Live

Want to be part of the celebration? Tickets for remaining dates are selling fast. Click here to book your seats for a night filled with timeless music and unforgettable memories.

NEW TICKETS RELEASED FOR LIONEL RICHIE GLASGOW SHOW

Music icon Lionel Richie has just announced that additional tickets are now available for his much-anticipated Glasgow performance at the OVO Hydro on Wednesday, 4 June 2025.

This extra ticket release follows demand as part of his “Say Hello To The Hits” UK tour. Fans across the UK now have another chance to catch Richie live in what promises to be a night of timeless hits, unforgettable moments, and pure musical magic.

A Legendary Performer Returns to Glasgow

With over 125 million albums sold worldwide, an Oscar, a Golden Globe, and four GRAMMY Awards, Lionel Richie is a global legend whose music has shaped generations.

The Glasgow concert will feature his most iconic songs, including:

• Hello

• All Night Long

• Dancing on the Ceiling

• Stuck on You

Richie’s energetic live shows combine powerful vocals, storytelling, and audience connection, offering a concert experience that transcends age, genre, and culture.

Special Guest: Brooke Combe

Scottish rising star Brooke Combe has been confirmed as the support act for Richie’s UK tour dates. Known for her soulful voice and modern edge, Brooke will kick off each show with her signature style.

She’ll be joining Richie on stage across the UK and Ireland - Expect an exciting mix of established talent and rising artistry all on one stage.

Lionel Richie Say Hello To The Hits 2025 UK Tour Dates

• Saturday 31 May – SSE Arena, Belfast

• Wednesday 4 June – OVO Hydro, Glasgow

• Friday 6 June – The O2, London

• Sunday 8 June – Utilita Arena, Sheffield

• Monday 9 June – Utilita Arena, Birmingham

• Thursday 12 June – Co-op Live, Manchester

• Friday 13 June – Co-op Live, Manchester

• Sunday 15 June – The O2, London

LIONEL RICHIE ANNOUNCES BROOKE COMBE AS SPECIAL GUEST FOR UK LEG OF SAY HELLO TO THE HITS TOUR

Don't miss your chance to see global music icon Lionel Richie live in concert, with rising star and special guest Brooke Combe opening the show!

Limited tickets are still available—secure yours today!

"A future megastar" – The Guardian
"Scottish indie star-in-waiting already mingling with the greats" – NME
"A stunning slice of soul" – Telegraph
"Megastar in-the-making" – The Line of Best Fit

Lionel Richie, one of the world’s most celebrated musicians, is returning to the UK this summer for his highly anticipated 'Say Hello to the Hits' tour. Kicking off in Belfast on May 31, Richie will perform a series of unforgettable shows across the country. Joining him on this tour is the sensational Brooke Combe, who will be supporting Richie at venues in Belfast, Dublin, Glasgow, London, Sheffield, Birmingham, and Manchester. Don’t miss your chance to see Brooke Combe live before she becomes one of the biggest names in music!

Brooke Combe’s debut album Dancing At the Edge of the World received widespread acclaim, including a 4-star review from The Daily Mail. Brooke is an artist on the rise, having been named Scottish Breakthrough Artist of the Year and awarded Rolling Stone UK's 'Play Next' Award. With multiple One To Watch accolades from NME, BBC, and Dork, she’s definitely one to watch.

Lionel Richie, known for his unwavering support of young talent, was quick to recognize Brooke’s incredible potential. As soon as he heard her music, he knew he had to bring her on tour to ensure as many people as possible could experience her phenomenal sound. This summer, you’ll get to hear Brooke Combe’s soulful, indie-infused sound as she opens for Richie on his UK tour.

Brooke Combe is thrilled to join Lionel Richie on tour:
"It’s a massive honour to support such a legend. I grew up listening to Lionel Richie, so to be asked to support him on his UK tour is surreal. Watching a musical legend every night and performing in front of his incredible fans is going to be such a special experience."

The 'Say Hello to the Hits' tour will showcase Lionel Richie’s biggest hits, from timeless pop ballads to dance-worthy anthems. Richie’s legendary voice and stage presence will make this a show you won’t want to miss. Whether you're a lifelong fan or new to his music, his performance promises to be a musical celebration that will leave you singing along all night long.

Don't wait – get your tickets now for Lionel Richie’s 'Say Hello to the Hits' 2025 tour and witness an unforgettable evening of iconic music and rising talent!

Tour Dates for Lionel Richie’s 'Say Hello to the Hits' 2025 Tour plus special guest Brooke Combe:

• Saturday, May 31 – SSE Arena, Belfast

• Sunday, June 1 – 3Arena, Dublin

• Wednesday, June 4 – OVO Hydro, Glasgow

• Friday, June 6 – The O2, London

• Sunday, June 8 – Utilita Arena, Sheffield

• Monday, June 9 – Utilita Arena, Birmingham

• Thursday, June 12 – Co-op Live, Manchester

• Friday, June 13 – Co-op Live, Manchester

• Sunday, June 15 – The O2, London

Get your tickets now and be part of this unforgettable musical experience featuring Lionel Richie and special guest Brooke Combe!

NEW SHOWS ADDED IN MANCHESTER AND LONDON DUE TO DEMAND FOR LIONEL RICHIE'S SAY HELLO TO THE HITS TOUR IN 2025

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Global Icon Lionel Richie has added a further two new shows to the UK leg of his ‘Say Hello To The Hits’ 2025 tour next summer due to demand for tickets for his first arena shows in the UK since 2016.

An additional date at Manchester’s Co-op Live on Friday 13th June plus a second night at London’s The O2 on Sunday 15th June will go on sale on Friday 25th October at 10 am, alongside the other five shows announced earlier this week.

The ‘Say Hello To The Hits’ tour will see a new production, never seen before in the UK & Europe.

Known for his smooth vocals and timeless classics, the award-winning musician will embark on a series of electrifying performances, kicking off with seven arena dates across the UK before continuing into Europe for a summer of live shows. 

‘Say Hello To The Hits’ kicks off at the SSE Arena in Belfast on 31 May. Richie will then hit the stage for a string of UK tour dates, lighting up the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on 4 June, before gracing London’s iconic The O2 on 6 & 15 June. Fans can also catch him at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield on 8 June, and Utilita Arena Birmingham on 9 June, and at Manchester’s Co-op Live with two shows on the 12 & 13 June. 

Lionel Richie, a Grammy Awards®, Oscar®, and Golden Globe® winning icon, has sold over 125 million records worldwide. As one of the most celebrated figures in music history, his illustrious career spans over multiple decades, producing unforgettable anthems like ‘Hello’, ‘All Night Long’, ‘Say You Say Me’, ‘We Are The World’, ‘Easy’ and many more.

Renowned for his world-class showmanship and ability to connect with audiences across generations, Richie’s performances are a masterclass in both nostalgia and energy. His headline performance on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2015 drew the festival’s largest crowd of the year, cementing his place as a legendary live performer.

‘Say Hello To The Hits’ is set to be a magical tribute to Richie’s enduring legacy as one of music’s greatest songwriters and entertainers, and a true cultural icon.

Tickets will go on public sale starting Friday, 25 October at 10am BST via Ticketmaster, AXS, Alt Tickets, Gigantic and direct from each venue.

GLOBAL ICON LIONEL RICHIE CONFIRMS RETURN TO UK & EUROPE WITH HUGE HEADLINE TOUR ‘SAY HELLO TO THE HITS’ IN 2025

International superstar Lionel Richie has announced a UK and European headline tour with ‘Say Hello To The Hits’. Known for his smooth vocals and timeless classics, the award-winning musician will embark on a series of electrifying performances, kicking off with five arena dates across the UK before continuing into Europe for a summer of live shows.

‘Say Hello To The Hits’ kicks off at the SSE Arena in Belfast on 31 May. Richie will then hit the stage for a string of UK tour dates, lighting up the OVO Hydro in Glasgow on 4 June, before gracing London’s iconic The O2 on 6 June. Fans can also catch him at the Utilita Arena in Sheffield on 8 June, and Utilita Arena Birmingham on 9 June, before bringing the UK leg of the tour to a close at Manchester’s Co-op Live on 12 June.

The ‘Say Hello To The Hits’ tour will see a new production, never seen before in the UK & Europe.

Lionel Richie, a Grammy Awards®, Oscar®, and Golden Globe® winning icon, has sold over 125 million records worldwide. As one of the most celebrated figures in music history, his illustrious career spans over multiple decades, producing unforgettable anthems like ‘Hello’, ‘All Night Long’, ‘Say You Say Me’, ‘We Are The World’, ‘Easy’ and many more.

Renowned for his world-class showmanship and ability to connect with audiences across generations, Richie’s performances are a masterclass in both nostalgia and energy. His headline performance on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury 2015 drew the festival’s largest crowd of the year, cementing his place as a legendary live performer.

Say Hello To The Hits’ is set to be a magical tribute to Richie’s enduring legacy as one of music’s greatest songwriters and entertainers, and a true cultural icon.

Tickets will go on public sale starting Friday, 25 October at 10am BST via Ticketmaster, AXS, Alt Tickets, Gigantic and direct from each venue.

LIONEL RICHIE HONOURED WITH THE AMA's ICON AWARD

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Just over a week ago Lionel Richie was inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame and last night (Sunday 20 November) he picked up the Icon Award at the American Music Awards.

Lionel has picked up no fewer than 17 AMA’s, and has become the only artist to take to the stage at this event in every decade since the show began.

Accepting the award last night Lionel offered advice to the young superstars urging them to use their talents to Inspire.

“God has given you a light. That light is special. That light is only given to a few. When you hear the word ‘hip,’ it means today. When you hear the word ‘inspiring,’ it means forever. If you get a chance to have that light on you, understand what God has in store”

— Lionel Richie

Watch Lionel’s full acceptance speech below.

Closing out the show, Stevie Wonder and Charlie Puth played a medley of Lionels classic hits and were joined by a star studded cast including Ari Lennox, Melissa Etheridge, Jimmie Allen, Muni Long, Smokey Robinson to perform We Are The World in honour of Lionel Richie.

Lionel Richie joined Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton and Carly Simon who were all inducted into the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame this year.

Prior to accepting his Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame induction, Lionel performed his greatest hits and was joined by Foo Fighters Dave Grohl for ‘Easy’.

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Speaking to Rolling Stone earlier this year, Richie compared being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to reaching heaven, saying: “This is the holy grail of what we do in the business.”

Lionel Richie’s rescheduled tour dates confirmed for summer 2022

Lionel Richie has confirmed that he will return to Europe in 2022 for his rescheduled ‘Hello’ summer tour dates.

Originally scheduled to tour Europe in the Summer for 2020, the live music industry was forced to reschedule their 2020 tour dates with the world in lockdown. It was everyone’s intention for those dates to take place in the summer of 2021.

The ongoing COVID-19 health crisis and subsequent rulings and restrictions across Europe, have meant the inevitable postponements of shows and the rescheduling of festivals at which Lionel was scheduled to appear this summer.

For further information, please visit the individual festival or event websites.

Lionel Richie postpones upcoming European Summer tour

Lionel Richie has today confirmed that his European summer tour has been postponed.

“Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic it is with a heavy heart that Lionel Richie has confirmed that his tour of Europe will no longer take place in 2020.

Every consideration has been given to the safety and wellbeing of the fans, band, crew and event organisers, but owing to the current and ongoing health crisis and subsequent governmental rulings it is no longer possible to undertake the tour.

Considerable effort is being made to reschedule Lionel’s appearance on these dates to take place in the summer of 2021.

A full list of the new dates will be shared with you shortly, but in the meantime please visit the individual festival/event websites for further information.”